Radiator Leak

[Jrodm12]

I have a coolant leak. It is on the right side of the radiator on the black plastic. It is a crack goign straight down it isn't that big. Could I just pull the radiator and JB weld it or should i just but a new radiator?

 

[NotSoSlowSHO]

if its coming out, you might as well replace it

 

[sdpatt]

The radiator is common with the Taurus and is usually stocked by most auto parts stores. You should be able to get one with a lifetime warranty so that yo udon't have to pay for another radiator. There is no way that any adhesive is going to seal the crack. The plastic tanks flex too much to allow it to grip sufficiently to restrain the 16 psig..

 

[roswell998]

Just a note to add that most if not all the replacement radiators will have the fittings on the passenger side tank for the automatic transmission fluid lines so that it will work for either the mtx or the atx. With the mtx just ignore the fittings. Put plugs in them if you desire but they really aren't needed.